This playthrough is almost finally over. I have two more videos to upload after this to show me reach that point.
This was the first level where you didn't have to catch a certain number of monkeys on the first run to automatically clear it. So if it weren't for the fact that you couldn't have the Magic Punch at the time, you could've gotten every single ape in this level before encountering Specter. After beating Giant Yellow Monkey in this level, the place where you would've encountered Specter just simply connects the loop back outside to the first area near the big satellite.
One of the secret monkeys is hiding inside a giant U.F.O. You have to break open its cockpit at the top to let the monkey out.
I actually missed two more monkeys beyond that. All 3 of them are white pants ones.
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